10/09/2026
🏡❤️ **20 YEARS OF RENTING… AND NOW THEY'RE HOMEOWNERS!!** 🔑🎉
This closing in Columbus, Georgia, is one that will always hold a special place in my heart!
First, let me tell you how these sweet buyers found me! A seller's agent from a recent closing was so impressed with the service, communication, and how we got that deal to the closing table that she decided to trust me with another transaction. And THAT is one of the biggest compliments I can receive as a lender! ❤️
Meet the **Sherrells!** After renting an apartment for **20 YEARS**, they decided it was finally time to have something they could call THEIR OWN!
They had previously worked with another lender, but unfortunately, they didn't receive the patience and guidance they needed. As first time homebuyers who weren't the most comfortable with technology, they needed someone willing to slow down, explain things, answer questions, and walk alongside them throughout the process.
And that's exactly what we did! Because buying your first home should NEVER feel out of reach just because you need a little extra guidance. ❤️
We were able to use **Movement Mortgage's BOOST Down Payment Assistance Program**, which provided:
🏡 3.5% assistance toward their down payment
💰 An additional 1.5% to help with closing costs and prepaid expenses
🤝 PLUS, we negotiated seller concessions to help make the numbers even better!
They made a strong offer, and everything was moving along until we hit an unexpected hurdle. We discovered during the appraisal process that the property was subject to FHA flipping guidelines, which meant a new contract and an additional appraisal were needed.
Did it delay closing? Yes.
Did we give up? **ABSOLUTELY NOT!**
We worked through the challenges, kept everyone informed, and got this sweet couple to the closing table!
And today, I am SO incredibly happy to say…
🎉 **THE SHERRELLS ARE OFFICIALLY HOMEOWNERS IN COLUMBUS, GEORGIA!!** 🎉
A HUGE thank you to Whitney Stanford with First Class Real Estate Excellence** in Columbus! I am so grateful for your trust and absolutely thrilled to be one of your trusted mortgage lenders. I look forward to many more closings together!
And an extra special shout out to my amazing team, Aleshia Dodd and Alison Hughes Woodall! Thank you both for the countless hours, dedication, and behind the scenes work that went into getting this file across the finish line. I couldn't do it without you!
**This is why I love what I do.** It's not just about closing loans. It's about helping people accomplish something they may have spent years believing wasn't possible.
To the Sherrells, congratulations on your beautiful new home! You deserve every bit of this moment! ❤️🏡
And to anyone who thinks they've waited too long, don't have enough saved, or just don't know where to start… **PLEASE reach out to me.** You might have more options than you realize!
Ashley Jacks
Movement Mortgage
Loan Officer | NMLS #1193668
📲 (205) 908-6354
*Program eligibility, assistance amounts, and loan approval are subject to applicable guidelines.*